In view of the past feast of the holy Archangel Michael and all the disembodied Heavenly Forces, I would like to talk about those Angels of God who are directly involved in our life, being its Guardians.
We can say that in the matter of the improvement of the world by the Most High, all the heavenly angelic ranks, being serving spirits, are the conductors of His grace, will and love in the Universe. Each of the Angels is given his own place and his own special ministry in the improvement of the world.
So, for example, there are Guardian Angels not only of individuals, but also of Churches, states, nations. We find confirmation of this in the Holy Scriptures.
About the Guardian Angels of the Churches is written in the Book of the Apocalypse of the Holy Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian: “The mystery of the seven stars that you saw in My right hand and the seven golden lamps is this: the seven stars are the Angels of the seven churches (Rev. 1:20).
The Guardian Angels of the nations are spoken of in the Book of the Prophet Daniel. The Archangel Gabriel appeared to the saint and announced: “But the prince of the kingdom of Persia stood against me for twenty-one days; but now, Michael, one of the first princes, came to help me, and I stayed there with the kings of Persia.<…>However, I will declare to you what is written in the true scripture; and there is no one to support me in that except Michael your prince ”(Dan. 10:13, 21).
The Holy Fathers - the interpreters of the Bible - have repeatedly written that the word "princes" in the above book means the Guardian Angels of entire nations. And the holy Archangel Michael was revered from ancient times among the Jews as the guardian of the Jewish people, who profess faith in the true God.
Here are some quotes ...
Saint Dionysius the Areopagite: "Theology entrusts the priesthood over us to the angels, when it calls Michael the prince of the Jewish people, as well as other angels princes of other nations ..."
Blessed Theodoret: “The divine prophet Daniel says that some of them have been entrusted with leadership over the nations: the prince of the kingdom of Persia stood against me (10:13). He also mentions the prince of Greece and adds that there was no one who would help him intercede with God for the freedom of the Jews, except for their prince Michael (Dan. 10: 20-21) ... some of the angels rule over entire nations, and some of them are entrusted with the care of each, in particular, a person ... "
The assignment of a holy Guardian Angel to a person is directly spoken of in the Holy Scriptures and prayers Orthodox Church…
The Holy Chief Apostle Paul: "Aren't they all ministering spirits sent to the ministry for those who have the inheritance of salvation?" (Heb. 1:14).
The Guardian Angel of the holy, supreme apostle Peter, with whom he was confused by the servant of the Family, is mentioned in the Acts of the Holy Apostles (see 12: 1-19).
In the rite of the Sacrament of Baptism, or rather, in the Prayer of the Hedgehog to Create the Announced, in the forbidding prayers against the devil (prayer four) there are such verses: "touch the belly of his angel of light." That is, the priest prays that the Lord would give a Guardian Angel to the newly enlightened baptismal person and conjugate him to the life of this baby or adult. In the Canon to the Guardian Angel, included in the prayer Rule of preparation for Holy Communion, there are also similar verses: "To the Holy Angel of Christ, I pray to you, my holy guardian, given to me to keep my sinful soul and body from holy baptism ..."
That is, we see that the holy Guardian Angel is given to a person in the Sacrament of Baptism.
The holy fathers testify to the same ...
Saint Basil the Great: "An angel is assigned to each of the faithful, worthy to see the Heavenly Father." By faithful, of course, baptized people are meant.
Saint Anastasius the Sinaite speaks about this quite definitely: “To those who have been honored with baptism and soar to the height of virtues, angels have been given from God who care for them and assist them in enlightenment ... The Lord assures us of this when he says that there are angels - the guardians of everyone who believes in Him. "
Saint Ambrose of Mediolan: "God sends his angels to protect and help those who have learned the right to inherit the promised blessings in the future life." Those who have learned the right to inherit the promised blessings in the future life are, of course, people baptized in the Orthodox Church.
But also in Old Testament there is also a mention of the holy Guardian Angels of individuals, although for historical reasons they were not baptized.
“The angel of the Lord encampments around them that fear Him, and delivers them” (Psalm 33: 8); “No evil will befall you, and the plague will not come near your dwelling; for he will command his angels about you - to guard you in all your ways ”(90: 10-11).
Metropolitan Macarius (Bulgakov) explains this phenomenon in his book "Orthodox Dogmatic Theology": they become Christians, that is, from the time of baptism, and some added that in the Old Testament it was given to only Jews who believed in the coming Messiah. "
It is necessary to distinguish the holy Guardian Angel from the saint in whose honor we are named. They are two completely different creatures. One is a heavenly disembodied creature, the other is a person who really lived, pleased God with a righteous life and was caught up in paradise, where he will pray at the Throne of God for all Orthodox Christians, including those who are named after him. Therefore, a person, thanks to the Sacrament of Baptism, has two heavenly patrons. One of them is an Angel, the other is a saint after whom he is named. Prayer rules, in particular, morning ones, testify to the same. Let us remember, dear brothers and sisters, that there is a prayer to the holy Guardian Angel and "the prayer invocation of the saint whose name you bear." Therefore, the name day (the namesake - from the Old Russian "teza", "namesake" - "the same", "same name") of a person is the day of remembrance of the saint in whose honor the person is named. It is advisable to spend this day in a special way, to thank God and your saint for intercession and intercession in life; ideally, confess and take communion at the Liturgy, serve a thanksgiving prayer, you can read the akathist to your saint. At home, it is also advisable to have an icon of your saint, to pray to him every day (for example, remembrance in morning prayers).
Often the name day is also called the day of the Angel, since a saint, like a heavenly resident, appearing as an incorporeal soul before the Last Judgment, like a holy Angel, intercedes for us before God. In addition, all Orthodox Christians celebrate the day of the Angel on November 21 in a new style, when in general all the holy Heavenly Forces incorporeal are remembered. And the name day, respectively, all Orthodox Christians (except for certain calendar days when individual saints are remembered) celebrate the next Sunday after the Day of the Holy Trinity on All Saints Day.
But back with God's help to the holy Guardian Angels. What is the task before them? How do they help us?
Saint Gregory the Theologian speaks very well of this: “The Lord also appeals to the patron angels (for I am sure that a special angel patronizes every church, as John teaches me in the Apocalypse): prepare the way for the people! Level, level the road, remove stones (Isa. 62:10), so that there would be no difficulty and obstacle for My people in the divine procession and entry - now into the temples made with hands, and later into the Heavenly Jerusalem and into the Holy of Holies there ”. It seems to me that this applies both to the Guardian Angels of the peoples, and to individuals.
Metropolitan Macarius (Bulgakov) writes that the holy Guardian Angels have one goal and two functions. Purpose: to promote every good of man and especially to lead him to God, to enlightenment by the saving faith of Christ.
The functions are as follows ...
The first of them is a prayer for the Church, people, or an individual entrusted to him. Vladyka writes about this: "And the prayer of the most perfect spirits and those closest to God, no doubt, can be stronger and more effective than the prayer of the people themselves and even entire nations." The second function is to instill in people godly thoughts that direct them to personal salvation - to the Lord.
How can we communicate with our Guardian Angels? The answer should probably be like this. We should communicate with them by the saving ways and means that are given to us by the Holy Church.
After all, if a person looks for other ways: fantasizing, dreaming, imagining, a distorted understanding of the dogmatic teaching of the Church, then he will become a plaything in the hands of demons who can disguise themselves as Angels of Light, including Guardian Angels, which is repeatedly described in the lives of the saints ( in my opinion, one of the most illustrative of them is the hagiographic work "The Life of Our Reverend Father Isaac, the Hermit of the Cave" from the Patericon of the Caves).
The holy supreme apostle Paul warns us about the same: “Let no one deceive you with self-willed humility and the ministry of angels, intruding into what he did not see, recklessly pouting with his carnal mind and not keeping the head from which the whole body is united and being held together, it grows in the age of God ”(Col. 2: 18,19).
In the exegesis (interpretation from Greek) of this passage of the New Testament, the holy fathers warn us not to fall into the delusion of not true, but, on the contrary, self-willed humility, intruding into the spiritual sphere, completely unknown to us, not by the mind enlightened by the Holy Spirit, but by the mind earthly, vain, carnal, perverting through the wrong inner life, words, deeds God's truth, including about the Angels. And convincing ourselves and other people that we entered into communion with them, acquired some strength from them, etc., the holy supreme apostle Paul warned us first of all about the heretics-Gnostics who taught about the huge pantheon of some disembodied essences invented by him and about that they came into contact with them. The incident with the Monk Isaac of the Caves tells us that this contact took place not with the Angels, but with demons.
St. John Chrysostom wrote about this: “What does it mean: humility? Some said that we must be brought (to God) not through Christ, but through Angels; because bringing through Christ is more than what is needed for us. " We read the same in the blessed Theophylact: “It is not worthy, they said, of the greatness of the Only Begotten (to teach) that the Only Begotten leads us to the Father, for this is more than how much is consistent with human smallness. Why is it more blessed (to believe) that Angels have served our bringing (to the Father). Proceeding from this thought, they introduced a special service to the Angels and persuaded the most innocent to turn to them as if they were our saviors. " But we must always clearly understand that we have one Savior - God - our Lord Jesus Christ.
The Angel testifies to the same through the mouth of the holy Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian: “I fell at his feet to worship him; but he said to me: see, do not do this; I am a companion to you and to your brothers who have the testimony of Jesus; Worship God; for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy ”(Rev. 19:10).
On the other hand, these verses of the Apostle tell us that we should not completely sweep aside the ministry of the Angels with the conviction, "they say, we know nothing about them." After all, the holy supreme apostle Paul assures us not that we completely deny the teaching and knowledge of the Angels, but that we do it in accordance with the church teaching. First, the apostle warns against invading what we have not seen. But the experience of the Church is based on the knowledge of God. And many holy fathers, both Old Testament and New Testament, actually saw Angels. Their appearance also reveals to the holy god-seer Moses on Mount Sinai, God, when he commands to decorate the Ark of the Covenant with carved images of cherubim, and the Tabernacle itself with embroidered images of Angels. In addition, the holy supreme apostle Paul calls for us to comprehend the angelic ministry not otherwise than "holding on to the head, from which the whole body, being united and fastened together, grows with the age of God," that is, abiding in the Orthodox Church and holding on to It saving doctrine, for the head of the Church is Christ.
So, how, according to church teaching, can we enter into communion with our Guardian Angels?
There are two ways - prayer and God-pleasing life according to the commandments.
Prayers to the Holy Guardian Angel are known. They are in the morning and evening rule, there is a Canon and Akathist to the Guardian Angel. The shortest prayers of this kind are: "Holy Guardian Angel, pray to God for me!" and “To the Angel of God, my holy guardian, given to me from God in heaven to keep! I earnestly pray to you: you enlighten me today, and save me from all evil, instruct me to a good deed, and direct me to the path of salvation. Amen".
Of course, it is desirable to have an icon of the Holy Guardian Angel at home, so that it is more convenient and beneficial for him to pray.
What do we need to know about the Holy Guardian Angels in the theme of a godly life? Let's turn to the Gospel ...
“Jesus, having called a child, set him in the midst of them and said: Truly I say to you, if you do not turn and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven; so, whoever diminishes, like this child, the same is more in the Kingdom of Heaven<…>See that you despise not one of these little ones; for I say to you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven ”(Matthew 18: 2-5, 10).
Saint Basil the Great wrote: “The Angel of the Lord is encamping around those who fear Him — the angel will not depart from all those who believe in the Lord, unless we drive him away ourselves by evil deeds; for, as the bees drives away the smoke, and the stench of the pigeons, so the guardian of our life - the angel - drives away the much-lamentable and stinking sin. In another place: “Since each of us also has a holy angel, who is in camp around those who fear the Lord, then he can, by conviction of sins, become guilty of calamity; it will cease to be closed by the wall, that is, the protection of the holy forces, which, while they are with a person, observe the invincible ones protected by them ... "
What I would like to say in connection with the above quotes ...
We see that every Orthodox Christian is shielded from evil and from unclean spirits from Holy Baptism, like a wall of holiness of the grace of God and the Guardian Angel. It seems that in the book "Philosophy" there are words about what we, Orthodox Christians, would see, what bright Forces are fighting for us, so that we do not fall away from the path of salvation! One of them is our holy Guardian Angel, who is always with us. But we must also, with God's help, fight for ourselves, purifying the soul and body through prayer, fasting, good deeds, participation in the Sacraments of the Church to the level of the purity of the “gospel child,” as stated in the above-mentioned passage from Holy Scripture.
But due to our sins, not just falls on the way to salvation like: “I sinned-realized-realized my mistake-repented and went on the way of God, the way of the life of the Church”, but by a malicious, rooted life in sin, we can lose our Guardian Angel, we can lose holy help.
This is what we need to realize.
And then the holy Guardian Angel will lead us along a narrow path to salvation, everything up, up and up. The main thing is that we ourselves do not tear our childish stubborn little hand from his shining wing. And he will not leave us ...
All Heavenly Forces are ethereal, pray to God for us!
There is an opinion that every person is given his own Guardian Angel from birth, who is by his side all his life. The Guardian Angel of a person helps him in a difficult moment and is by his side in all difficult situations, helping with his advice and love. The Guardian Angel can be calculated by the date of birth, or there is another method to find out which Guardian Angel is by name.
The Guardian Angel is also called the inner voice, intuition - when in a difficult moment comes an understanding of how and what needs to be done in order to get out of a difficult situation. The Guardian Angel's help is not visible, but, nevertheless, it is always felt, because he is always there and ready to help you at any moment. To do this, you just need to ask him for help - without this, the Guardian Angel cannot take part in your life. And requests should be directed only for good, because The Guardian Angel is only aimed at helping good deeds and cannot harm and harm.
It is also worth remembering that any of your important request will be fulfilled by the Guardian Angel at the best time for this, and this does not mean immediately. During the entire time, while the waiting period is going on and the Guardian Angel chooses the most suitable time for this, you need to consciously understand and wish the fulfillment of this desire, otherwise, if you think about how you can do without it or decide that you no longer need it , then the Guardian Angel decides that the desire is not so important and you now have a different opinion about its fulfillment. And therefore, the whole process of execution will be violated, and desire will be postponed.
After you receive help from your Guardian Angel, you must mentally thank him.
Guardian Angels are referred to the spirits of the subtle world, who, of their own free will and out of compassion and mercy, decided to help people in the fulfillment of their tasks on earth and in the development of their spiritual essence. Angels are reluctant and rarely help those who swear, experience negative emotions, use intoxicating substances, including alcohol and nicotine.
By the date of your birth, you can find out the essence of your Guardian Angel
The Essence of the Guardian Angel is determined by the second digit in your date of birth.
1 - Holiness. A beautiful face. Light halo. These are the angels who are painted on the canvases of great artists. These are the kindest angels. They can often help not only their wards. Those who have such an angel usually have a kind character.
2 - Light. Bright solar angels with large white wings. If this angel kisses on the cheek, then a freckle appears in this place. Such an angel constantly sends signs through dreams, visions in a mirror, signs in life.
3 - Air. This is an air Angel, woven from air and wind, indefinite outlines. The wings are large but invisible. It is very light, it may not always be there, but fly away, but if you really need it, it helps with all my heart.
4 - Wisdom. Angels of rare wisdom and intuition. He transfers these qualities to his ward. People with such angels are successful in their studies and careers. These angels always suggest the right decision or way out.
5 - Metal. The most brave guardian angels. They have cold and strong wings. This angel comes to the rescue in the most difficult moments of life. And the more painful in a person's soul, the stronger his angel becomes. When you experience joy, your angel rejoices with you. Those who have a taokgo angel also have a long life.
6 - Rainbow. These are bright angels with multi-colored wings like a butterfly. They are very creative and talented, they resemble elves. They often play the wonderful flute and violin, dispelling sadness and despondency with their melody. Those who have such an angel are usually bright creative personalities themselves.
7 - Energy. This angel represents energy in its pure form, it often changes its shape and color, it all depends on the mood. These angels are very sensitive and vulnerable, you should not offend them. But they are very loyal to their ward and convey their messages through prophetic dreams.
8 - Human. It looks like an ordinary person, the wings are not visible. Often such angels are the souls of deceased relatives or friends of people who have experienced great love and care for you. They are very caring angels. They never leave their ward unattended.
9 - Heat. Angels are optimists. They have soft, fluffy wings, like fluff or the softest wool. These angels can appear in the form of animals to be closer. They bring harmony and harmony to their wards in life.
0 - Fire. These angels have about decayed wings. They look like the mythical bird Phoenix, because are able to rise from the ashes and therefore practicallyinvincible. Always striving to provide assistance. They have great opportunities in this. Those who have such an angel become a favorite of Fortune and experience luck in life.
TaroTaro wishes you every success and prosperity.
I propose to talk today on the topic of guardian angels, higher powers, about what they are, and how to communicate and interact with your guardian angel.
How to properly interact with celestial angelic entities?
Many people care about this question, and this is quite understandable. All of us, being in a state of spiritual awakening, at some point realize that there are higher powerful forces above us, which somehow "supervise" our earthly activities.
Many probably felt the invisible presence "from above", or in difficult situations, who came unexpectedly and graciously resolved everything, someone asked and received a very specific answer in the form or prompts.
It will be surprising for many to learn that in fact we, and our children, and our parents, and our guardian angels, and the entire angelic system as a whole - from the Light Essences to the already eminent Archangels: Michael, Uriel and others, to whom Christians have often hoped for over the centuries - we are all like streams merging in a huge river.
That is, we are all one and the same, however, in order to gain experience, we each fill our unique landscapes and flow conditions in order to merge again later to exchange valuable experience.
It is important to understand here that on higher levels we are all one river, one miraculous "water". Therefore, guardian angels are not something completely separate from us, but a part of us, our higher "I", which carries a certain function. More about this function.
In each of us there is a spark of God, and the angels are precisely the essence of the Divine Light. Therefore, when it comes in a person's life, then it is necessary to address just this soulful spark, through it there is an exit to the divine channel. When you need help, you need to turn to the angels.
There is an erroneous opinion that, they say, there is no need to distract higher forces over trifles and ask them for help only when it’s already really “hot”. This is not so easy for the reason that the main mission of angels is precisely to transform our fear, our sorrow, our pain.
Because the “corrected”, purified energy, which was previously distorted in us, returns through the angels back to the Creator, as to the source, pure Light. Transforming the dark into Light is the mission of the angels, and it is thanks to people that the angels can fulfill this mission of theirs.
With only one condition. They need to be allowed to do this. Let me remind you that without our will, nothing here on the earthly plane in our life is done. Without a request, that is, without your clearly formulated desire to show help, no one will intrude into your life.
How to communicate with your guardian angel?
So, you can always and on a regular basis contact the guardian angels, the “curators,” as they are also called, if you want to, believe me, that's just what they expect from you with glee. In this way, you are attuning to the light true channel, allowing you to be guided.
If it's hard and "cats scratch at heart", if there is a need to clarify the situation, if there is just a desire to receive support the next day, know that you have a legion of Light behind you, ready to give you an energetic message and, according to your authority, to give you a hint, a tip to resolve the situation. But only a hint, because there is one moment.
There is such a metaphor that a person is inherently stronger than an angel for one simple reason - he has the right to choose between good and evil. An angel is an adherent only to the will of the Creator, who eats the essence of Light. And here are the angels, these are such energetic beings that help us to bring to life what we ourselves graciously wish.
That is, it is important to understand here that the specific direction of the path is still chosen by the person himself, and the angels, figuratively speaking, can only correct, prompting which side - right or left - to adhere to this road on the way. This is the interaction with the angels.
But if for some reason your connection with the Angels is broken, you don’t understand, don’t hear the signs of nature, and you have problems in life and urgently need tangible, real help, then write to me, Oksana Manoilo. I will carry out your diagnosis on the photo online and will suggest the best way out in your specific situation.
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Do Guardian Angels Really Exist? This is a controversial issue, but many will not refute the fact that there are mysterious forces in our life that are capable of protecting and protecting us. And these are guardian angels who are with us from the very birth. It is they who "lead" us through life, suggesting the right path and protecting us from failures and mistakes.
But do we know how to properly "communicate" with the angel? Is it right to ask them for help and support when needed? There are 8 rules for communicating with angels.
1. Guardian angels must be treated with respect. They are always happy and ready to help even with the little things, but try not to bother them unnecessarily. Conduct a conversation with them mentally or aloud, talking about the most serious issues that concern you at the moment.
2. For our angels, the future "exists" in a plural form. And, helping us, they work through a situation that will bring what they want in the future. Therefore, even if after contacting them everything does not go as you expected, do not fall into despair. This means that this is exactly the path that the guardian angels have chosen for you in order to solve the problem, seeing that after everything will be as it should.
3. If you are "deadlocked", ask for advice from the guardian angel and listen to your inner voice. It is he who gives you the answer on how to do the right thing.
4. Do not be afraid of the guardian angel. Whatever you do, he is incapable of harming you.
5. If after the request you "feel" the answer and you are prompted the way how to implement your plans, without hesitation and doubt, proceed to the implementation of your plans. But if you understand that you cannot fulfill the requirements that your inner voice tells you, then you should not start solving problems.
6. Do not test angels for the power of their magic. Never ask the Guardian Angel questions you know the answers to to be sure of their power. Respect the other world.
7. It is useless to ask angels about the location of the treasures or how to get rich. These are healers and helpers, first of all, of our spiritual world. They are not interested in material benefits of a person.
8. That the guardian angel was always with you, that he would help and support you, in the morning, when you wash, say the following prayer: “My angel, be with me. I will live with faith and be friends with you. "
Instructions
Find a secluded place to meditate Choose a time and place where you can relax and meditate. It is very important that there are no distractions there.
Breathe and Relax Take a comfortable position before meditating. Clear your mind of all negative and extraneous thoughts. Breathe evenly and enjoy the silence of the space around you.
Call on yours When you are ready and feel that you have reached a state of absolute peace of mind, ask your guardian angel to appear to you. Imagine yourself in a peaceful place, such as a secret garden or a forest. It is important to articulate your desire to meet him and your readiness for it. Do not forget that a guardian angel is an entity in the form of energy or a being made of rays of light. He can take any form.
Talk to your Guardian Angel When the angel approaches you, ask his name. You can ask your angel about specific aspects of your life, or ask him for help and support. You can also ask if the Guardian Angel has any message or advice for you.
Say Goodbye and Thank Angel Thank your Guardian Angel for the answers and guidance you received. When you're ready, close your eyes and breathe deeply, then slowly open your eyes and let your mind focus on your normal surroundings.
Be Sensitive and Listen Guardian angels sometimes connect with people through dreams or when a person is in a state between sleep and wakefulness. Sometimes they send messages that a person receives through intuition or in the signs and symbols around him. If you have a strong sense of confidence in something, such as a strong urge to go to a place, to a person, or any other intuitive feeling, follow it. Perhaps your guardian angel is trying to contact you in this way.
